4.8

Michael Sulzinski

Biology - University of Scranton

4.8
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
4.8
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

95

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Szl is the best professor i have had at Scranton

BIO250 - 5.0 rating

Best prof at the University of Scranton, no question about it

BIO100 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

79%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A- (2)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(3)
Based on 11 reported grades
A: 3
A-: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
F: 1
Common Tags
Caring (4)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Inspirational (2)
Hilarious (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Respected (1)
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Reviews (95)
5.0
4.0
BIO364
Feb 4, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BIO3642
Feb 20, 2003

He's a good teacher; really learned a lot of info

5.0
5.0
BIOL250
Feb 20, 2003

I will fail, but hes cool

5.0
4.0
BIO364
Feb 21, 2003

Awesome!

4.0
4.0
BIO250
Feb 24, 2003

He's freakin adorable!

5.0
3.0
BIO240
Mar 21, 2003

No Comments

4.0
5.0
350
Apr 2, 2003

learning a lot but grade doesn't show it.

5.0
5.0
MICRO
Apr 4, 2003

What a good guy! Hello Dr. S <we know your reading this :)> You are definitely the best professor in the biology department and we are B'ing. Cerus

5.0
3.0
IMMINFECT
Apr 6, 2003

Awesome classes, I learned so much, although the grades might not show it. if you are having problems, go talk to him. he's super cool about it. thanks Dr. S

5.0
5.0
BIOL250
Apr 25, 2003

I think underneath that disguise, hes really one of us.

5.0
4.0
BIO250
Apr 28, 2003

Dr. S is by far the best teacher in the Bio department. He's so down to earth and easy to talk to that if you have any problems he's more than willing to help. His tests are hard but he's a fair grader. Makes the material interesting w/ a corny humor.

5.0
3.0
BIO250
May 8, 2003

He's really teaching because he loves to do it. He's a unique teacher who really cares. If they ever do a movie based on his life, get Kevin Spacey to play him.

5.0
4.0
BIO250
May 8, 2003

Dr. S truely is a teacher. I have never had a more inspirational professor in any subject. Microbiology no less?!)He is extremely down-to-earth, incredibly interesting and surprisingly normal for a biologist!If I pursue a Ph.D,it will be thanks to D

5.0
4.0
BIO250
May 8, 2003

NOT easy but that is a good thing in context...because he is totally willing to give any help needed. The comic relief is unique, and he can be so serious, you miss the joke and it hits you a half hour later, and you think-Did he REALLY say that?

5.0
3.0
MICRO
May 8, 2003

Dr. Sulzinski is without question the best professor I've encountered at this University thus far. He goes out of his way to make sure that students learn and that class is more than just note taking

5.0
3.0
MICROBIO
May 14, 2003

Great teacher...probably one of the smartest teachers I have ever had...must study though every night

5.0
3.0
MICRO
May 14, 2003

I love Dr.S!! I will miss him indeed after graduation. I haven't encountered many teachers who have so many good qualities...smart, approachable, and FUNNY...among many others.

5.0
3.0
MULTIPLE
Feb 5, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MICRO
Feb 10, 2004

Dr. S. is the meanest guy in the world. He will do everything to make sure you fail! Hahahahaha just kidding the guy is a terrific professor and hilarious. One of the best I have ever had.

5.0
2.0
INTD211
Feb 24, 2004

Very funny and interesting professor. One of the only ones I've had at this University who truly wants to get to know his students and wants all of his students to do well:)

5.0
2.0
AIDS
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 2, 2004

really nice and funny.

5.0
3.0
AIDS
Grade: F
Mar 4, 2004

He knows what he is talking about and teaches in a way that aids retention. He also likes spongebob squarepants so that makes him cool!

5.0
3.0
MICRO
Mar 4, 2004

Dr. Sulzinski is by far the best science teacher I have encountered at the U. His class has easily become the most favorite class I have taken yet. Thank you!

5.0
3.0
MICRO
Mar 25, 2004

He is one of the best teachers I've had here. He is very nice, funny, and willing to help. He keeps the class interesting, and is just a great person. Micro is my favorite class due to his teaching methods.

5.0
4.0
MICRO
Apr 16, 2004

Give him 5 chili peppers out of 5. Hot!

5.0
3.0
MICRO
Apr 28, 2004

one word... STUD

5.0
4.0
BIOL250
May 13, 2004

He makes the class really interesting and it's worth taking just for his jokes!! Dr. S is the best!!

5.0
4.0
MANY
Aug 9, 2004

He rox.

5.0
2.0
AIDS
Aug 20, 2004

Knows his stuff! Knows EVERYTHING about viruses and is helpful, kind, respects and challenges students, and *nice* to look at! ;-)

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Grade: A
Sep 7, 2004

No Comments

5.0
4.0
VIROLOGY
Sep 16, 2004

Dr. S is the man!!

5.0
2.0
HUMANBIO
Nov 5, 2004

No Comments

5.0
4.0
BIO100HUMAN
Nov 9, 2004

We have input into the lecture schedule as the semester goes on, based on topics that are important to us. This class is great, the prof is the best. A MUST TAKE for non-majors bio.

5.0
3.0
BIO100
Dec 10, 2004

great teacher, actually makes you interested in bio, gives you an outline on blackboard of whats gonna be on the test the week before exams.if you study it you'll get an A!

5.0
3.0
EVERYTHING
Jan 3, 2005

I have had Dr. S for every class he teaches. He is the greatest!! You will learn more from him than any other teacher!

5.0
3.0
211
Apr 27, 2005

awsome teacher. He cares about his students. very good teacher

5.0
4.0
MICRO250
May 3, 2005

Great class, but a little difficult. Dr. S. genuinely cares about his students and helps them to improve with each test. Each test has a lot of notes, but he's really fair in his grading. Your final grade will work out if he sees you're putting effort into the course. Take the class. It's worth it!

5.0
3.0
MICROBIOLOGY
May 9, 2005

Excellent, excellent, excellent teacher!!! Tough tests, but awesome class and lab! Congrats on winning teacher of the year!!

5.0
2.0
MICRO
May 9, 2005

This is a must take course. Dr. S. is awesome and makes the class enjoyable. He finds his own jokes to be histerical, which makes it funny even if u didn't get the joke. Just laugh at them and he'll like you more. He is also an easy person to talk to if you need anything. Great asset to the U!

2.0
5.0
MICRO
May 9, 2005

Very amusing, yet very difficult...has very specific office hours...don't even bothering being there otherwise. Not very available and asking for help is like banging your head against a brick wall.

5.0
4.0
VIROANDSTS
May 11, 2005

Dr. S is one of my favorite bio teachers! His class is always enjoyable and he is very approachable. I would take him for every class he teaches.

5.0
2.0
CANCER
May 11, 2005

Excellent prof!! I loved this class, and was so sad when it ended! I'm taking him again for Infectious Disease, and prob Viro and Micro too. Take him! Trust me, you'll get hooked too!

5.0
2.0
MICRO250
May 17, 2005

4 words: Teacher of the year; and he deserves it. Dr. S is great. I couldn't wait to take him. Very funny and willing to help you out. If something doesn't seen right in your notes ask him, you can even e-mail him and he will respond to tell you. You learn how to spel things on the test. Always wiling to help. Great lab. TAKE HIM. Dr. S is the MAN!

5.0
4.0
AIDS
May 18, 2005

AWESOME. KNOWS HIS S***. EXPLAINS IN A WAY THAT IS CLEAR. EXAMS ARE CHALLENGING ENOUGH, OUT OF LECTURE NOTES, NO SURPRISES. MUST TAKE! IT'S WELL WORTH THE WAIT TO GET INTO HIS CLASS.

5.0
3.0
BIO384
Jun 23, 2005

Dr. S. is the S. Best teacher I ever had. Should be pre-med advisor.

5.0
4.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Aug 12, 2005

This was a great class!!! Loved it! Dr. S is a great teacher... very helpful, very intelligent, and lots of fun!

5.0
3.0
LOTS
Aug 20, 2005

Dr. S. is the best teacher I've had at the U. There are a million reasons he was 'Teacher of the year.' He tells really nerdy jokes during class, but you can't help but laugh at them as he keeps the mood so light. The tests are a little tough, but he's always willing to help, and if you take the time to learn the material, they're not too bad!

5.0
3.0
SEVERAL
Aug 23, 2005

Dr. S. is by far the best prof in the Bio dept. When you find yourself looking forward to a long bio class, you know you have an amazing teacher. Just make sure you take good notes in class, participate, and study for the exams, and you'll be 100% fine! He's teacher of the year for a reason!

5.0
2.0
HUMANBIOLOGY
Nov 12, 2005

There is no doubt why he is Teacher of the Year at this Univesity. Without a doubt, absolutely the BEST! A genuine scholar and a gentleman.

5.0
5.0
VIROLOGY
Nov 15, 2005

Awesome.

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Dec 13, 2005

Best Teacher by far at the U of S. Def. Take his class. Real easy test, fair grader.

5.0
2.0
VIROLOGY
Grade: Pass
Dec 14, 2005

Second time I had him and class is still great. Def think that virol was easier than micro. Study everything well and it will be a breeze. Also, he loves questions about vaccines and the genome and how the genome is expressed. REMEMBER: HE LOVES POLIO!

5.0
5.0
VIROLOGY
Dec 15, 2005

Knows more about polio than Albert Sabin himself. He is fair and a straight shooter; but you better know the material inside and out. You should not graduate with a biology major without first experiencing the Teacher of the Year.

5.0
5.0
VIROLOGY
Jan 27, 2006

Must take him at least once, you'll be hooked.

3.0
5.0
HIVAIDS
Feb 22, 2006

if your not a science major, he is very hard. his tests are picky. at least he tries to be funny in class. why do we have to take a science class and when we do, they are all hard.

5.0
2.0
HIVAIDS
Mar 19, 2006

THE BEST TEACHER AT THE U OF S AND IS THE ONLY TEACHER THAT WILL GO OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP A STUDENT. IF YOU CAN TAKE THE CLASS DO IT YOU WILL ENJOY IT. HE IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Apr 18, 2006

The greatest teacher ever! Very nice, very clear, and veyr easy. Take him if you're not a sciene major.

5.0
2.0
HUMANBIO
Apr 22, 2006

A real class act. Helpful, clear, genuinely concerned about his students, funny as all hell, and easy on the eyes.

5.0
2.0
BIOL384
Apr 26, 2006

The best teacher! Makes that are so bad they're hysterical. Very approachable. Class is always interesting and laid back. Would recommend taking him for any class he teaches.

5.0
3.0
MICRO
May 15, 2006

Best teacher. Really nice and funny. He really cares about his students.

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Oct 20, 2006

simply the best

5.0
4.0
BIO250
May 7, 2007

He is an amazing teacher! I loved having him for class. He is very fair and makes class interesting. If you get a chance, take him, you won't regret it!

5.0
3.0
CANCE1
May 8, 2007

I love Dr. Sulzinski! He's a great guy, class isn't too tough...he's really helpful and really cares about the students. He wants everyone to do well...no tricky questions on the tests. Def. take him... one of my favorite professors at the U

5.0
4.0
BIO384
Sep 3, 2007

Teacher of the Year!

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Oct 1, 2008

Talk about a great guy!

5.0
3.0
BIO100
Dec 10, 2008

Class is interesting because he lets you choose the topics you want to cover. Tests are tedious and ask questions that are not necessarily in you notes. Tests always cover a lot of material. Class is based on 3 tests a special project (term paper 5 pages) and attendance which is mandatory.

5.0
5.0
BIOL364
Dec 15, 2008

Sulzinski may be a great guy and teach extremely interesting classes but he is somewhat biased. For this class he especially favored the more gifted students and allowed those who struggle w/ the material fall by his waist-side. Yea he does offer help but when the material is challenging and you have the stars of the grade in the class your screwed

2.0
4.0
VIRO364
Dec 17, 2008

Gives medical school tests. Unfavor to those bio majors not going to med school. Totally favored certain students over others and the material isnt interesting at all, even tho it sounds it. Dont fall into his trap!

4.0
5.0
BIOVIRO
Dec 18, 2008

Oh, come on...he "favors" students who actually have thoughtful questions and comments to contribute in class or lab; he helps those who are smart enough to ask for it.

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Dec 27, 2008

Class could have been more fun if we didn't take so many notes and if we could have done more in class 'experiments' like dissections and guest lecturers. Some of the test questions are picky but it's MC so the tests are fair.

5.0
3.0
MICRO250
Nov 6, 2009

Amazing teacher! Don't need text for course. Fair grader, memorize all your notes and you'll do well. Curves course average to an 80. Final is optional and if you take it and do well your grade will go up to the next notch. So funny and super cute! Take him!

5.0
4.0
BIO250
Mar 29, 2011

He is the best science teacher I have EVER had. Not a bio major and did well-Tests are TRICKY read carefully, study just notes, curves to an 80, so funny and nice I loved him wish I could take him again!

5.0
3.0
MICRO250
May 10, 2012

Best science teacher at this University. I recommend taking him you will NOT regret it. You don't use the textbook at all, he actually gives you notes and teaches! TAKE HIM IF POSSIBLE! Cutest/nicest teacher at this University

4.0
2.0
BIO100
Dec 4, 2012

Just a genuine nice guy who really cares about his students. He has a lot of non-bio majors in this class so he gives a lot of healthy life lessons, like a cool dad talking to kids

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Dec 7, 2012

Dr. Szl is the best professor I had ever had. He is super nice and very helpful. He wants his students to do well. This was definitely my favorite class at Scranton. At first I thought that this class would be awful, since I'm not a science major but it turned out to be one of the best. I so glad I registered for this awesome class. TAKE HIM NOW!!

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Dec 14, 2012

One of the best classes I ever took. This was the only Class on campus I never wanted to skip. Dr Szl is the man. He truly cares about all his students and is always willing to help. He made class fun and interesting. To bad I am not a bio major, I want to take him again.

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Jan 30, 2013

Dr. Szl is the BEST!! (thats all you need to know)

5.0
4.0
BIO100
Oct 21, 2013

Not easy, but definitely the best class I took here, BEST professor, kind and wants to help. He is down to earth, and he teaches the most useful class ever.

5.0
3.0
BIOL100
Nov 1, 2013

If you didn't take Dr. Szl during your years at the U, then you missed out!

5.0
4.0
INTD211
Nov 12, 2013

Szl is the best. Teaches us what we need to know.

5.0
4.0
BIO100
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2013

I hated having to take this class, but it turned out to be my favorite class EVER. DrSzl is the best-- enthusiastic, funny, knows everything about human bio. TAKE THIS CLASS, TAKE THIS PROF.

5.0
4.0
BIO364VIRO
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Jan 2, 2014

I did very well with the course--not easy but I got an A. Szl knows his material, learn a ton, everything is interesting--great teacher and a great class!

5.0
3.0
INTD211
Mar 8, 2014

Dr Szl is by far one of my favorite teachers I've had in Scranton. While he isn't the easiest, he is very thorough in teaching and is incredibly fair. I am not great when it comes to science and he made it make sense. If you have a chance, take him. He is very involved in online test review and on twitter. He will always make you laugh!

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Mar 29, 2014

Best professor EVER! If you're a non-science major TAKE HIM. He makes class so interesting and he is such a good guy. Easily one of my favorite classes took I at the U

5.0
5.0
BIO250MICRO
Jun 4, 2014

Knows everything there is to know about Microbiology. Relates course material to the real world. A straight shooter, no BS, I respect him like no other. He truly cares for his students. One of a kind.

5.0
3.0
MICRO
Jul 25, 2014

Hands down best teacher at Scranton. Dr. Szl is awesome and very very helpful! He enjoys teaching the material and is always there to answer any questions. He truly loves helping the students. Micro was one of my favorite classes because of him! The material can be hard, you need to study, but his grading is very fair! You will learn a lot!

4.0
4.0
BIO100
Nov 24, 2014

He's a great professor for a non-bio major course! I had a little trouble in the beginning of the course, but he helps greatly if you go to him before tests! 4 tests in the semester, one optional extra credit paper. Lectures are great and interesting because he makes jokes throughout it and incorporates information that is helpful for everyday life

4.0
4.0
BIO100
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 24, 2014

Szl is the best. Don't graduate Scranton without having him for class.

5.0
2.0
11304
Grade: A-
Jan 11, 2015

From a non-bio major, this is the best bio class you could ever take. Szl is probably my favorite professor at the U. He teaches what you want to learn about and makes everything interesting. It's an easy class too as long as you study your notes and his notes online for the tests.

5.0
3.0
BIO100
Aug 27, 2015

Szl is the man. You MUST take him for a class!

4.0
3.0
BIO250
Grade: A-
Feb 22, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Sulzinski definitely makes the class challenging. His tests are pretty in depth but definitely not impossible. He can be a little boring to listen to, but the material is really interesting so it evens out. Really nice guy and really knows his stuff. Taking him again for Virology.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO364
Sep 6, 2017
Would take again

Med school? Grad school? Want to actually learn biology? Dr. Szl is the guy for you. Test aren't easy because they actually make you THINK. He doesn't want you to regurgitate info back to him, he wants you to be able to think through things, and that's what makes him such a great professor. Funny too. Love this man. Take him!!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
BIO250
Grade: A
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Szl is the best professor i have had at Scranton. If you don't take him for a class before you graduate you missed out. His exams are tricky but if take the time to study and know your notes well, you will do amazing. He did an online review session before each exam with sample questions and he tells you what to focus on. Take him!

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO100
Aug 3, 2018
Would take again

Best prof at the University of Scranton, no question about it.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
INTD211
Grade: A
May 4, 2019
Would take again

Easily one of the best professors I've had. If you don't take him for at least one class, you missed out.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

79%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A- (2)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(3)
Based on 11 reported grades
A: 3
A-: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
F: 1
Common Tags
Caring (4)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Inspirational (2)
Hilarious (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Respected (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.01 avg change
Aug
Feb
Sep
May
Aug
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

211

5.0

(1)

11304

5.0

(1)

BIO364

5.0

(3)

BIO3642

5.0

(1)

BIOL250

5.0

(3)
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Difficulty by Course

350

5.0

BIOL364

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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4.7

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